Love and War

A Fright in the Night. (Ch.25)

The shower wasn't long they both washed, helping each other with washing their backs. Aurora could feel his stare and her core started up all over again. This was such a sensual thing showering with someone.

Toweling off Aurora still felt drained and Xavier could tell she was worn out. Wrapped in a towel Xavier picked her up enticing a little squeal. Carrying her to his bed he noticed the evidence of her virginity clear on the bed.

Spots of red dripped onto the bed reminded him of just how much of a monster he truly is. Carrying her past his bed and into her room Aurora looked up. Wondering why he was carrying her back to her bed she looked up to him. His face was hard making her self conscious thoughts return.

Placing her down on the bed he began to cover her up. Her big doe eyes searching his face. "Lay with me?" Aurora asked trying to read him.

"In just a moment, I need to make a call first" he gave her a small kiss on the head as he turned to leave.

Aurora laid in the bed over thinking a moment before the exhaustion took over her body. She was drifting in and out. Xavier had just gone to call room service to change the bedding. Getting caught up on his phone he sat at the table. It didn't matter the time in his line of work he was always on-call.

The key slot in Auroras door clicked, it slowly opened. Closing it gentle the perpetrator made his was into the room. He was sick of watching, he had one shot at this plan. Making his way towards the dozing Aurora he moved quietly. He knew Xavier wouldn't be far, it took planning to make sure the guards were on a wild goose hunt to free up the hallway.

Quickly he covered her mouth, her eyes shot open. A muffled scream came as Aurora took in the person afront her. A part of her believed this must be a bad dream. She began trying to thrash against his hold, Colton McDougal just smirked at her attempt.

He snatched her up quickly standing her on her feet. His hand never leaving her mouth. Again, a hushed scream escaped her. Taking her wrist behind her back Colton's hold was painful. Tears ran down her face and onto his hand. He was thrilled to see his plan playing out, he couldn't wait to get his prize to the safe house.

Xavier was still on the phone in the other room. He was wrapped in an argument with Aiden over this whole staying business. Aiden wanted to get back home get back to regular business. Xavier needed to stay here a while longer until he could take Aurora with them.

Colton McDougal eased Aurora towards the door, her muffled screams seeming useless. He was almost to the door when she tried to pull the dead weight trick. This did little to help her case. He kicked her and pulled her upright giving her a shake.

Aurora had tears streaming down her face, where was Xavier she thought. She needed him; she was giving up as Colton McDougal opened the door. Looking out he headed out into the hall towards the very stairwell Aurora had come up earlier tonight.

Xavier was ending his call with Aiden as he entered the hall. The cleaner would be there any minute. Entering the hall, he met eyes with Aurora. He double looked surprised at what he saw.

Colton McDougal with his grimy hands on Aurora. He had her mouth covered but Xavier could see her tears from here. Her body was arched with her arms behind her back. Xavier jumped into action clearing the hall in mere seconds.

Colton continued to try and pull Aurora into the stairwell. Seeing a chance Aurora's fight came back. She thrashed against him as Xavier met them. The rage inside Xavier exploding only controlling himself because Aurora was here.

He picked Colton up by his throat slamming him into the wall. His eyes a dark Aurora had never seen. They looked black from where Aurora stood. T.J appeared from seemingly nowhere. Grabbing Aurora, he ushered her away, she looked back to see Xavier getting right into Colton's face. He was at least 2 feet off the ground and trapped.

Aurora didn't want to leave Xavier; she didn't want to be alone. Something in here knew she needed to listen to T.J weather it be her past shining through or the severity of the situation. T.J truly expected her to put a fight, he had seen her as a strong minded.

"Stay in here" he says as he is pushing her into the room. His attention is down the hall with Xavier though.

"I don't want to be alone" Aurora spoke truthfully.

"Just stay put" T.J says as shutting the door.

Aurora doesn't want to listen she want to make sure Xavier is okay. It did look like he had control of it she thought as she fell into the bed. She was trembling, terrified.

T.J rejoined his boss who was now hitting Colton with shear force. Breaking his skin upon impact. He was breaking bones as he hit the man. Letting out his anger, hurting Aurora, messing up the sale, delaying his stay in this shit hole city.

T.J just placed his hand on Xavier shoulder. He didn't want to get his own head bite off but he knew this wasn't the place for Xavier to let loose. Xavier just looked over to him, he knew better than this.

"Take him" he said looking to the loser in his grasp. "Make sure this is the end on the McDougal line" Xavier dropped the broken man to the floor. Another kick to his ribs Xavier walks away.

Xavier slowly walked in Aurora room. Her side lamp was lit and she was huddled in the corner of the bed. Xavier wasted no time in going to calm her down. She had been through an ordeal again. He was pleased to finally have Colton in hand but hated that it was at her expense.

Aurora jumped when he sat on the bed. She had been in own world; the fear rose in her momentarily until she saw it was Xavier. He took her into his arm cradling her. Aurora just sank into him, yet again Xavier rescued her from that monster.

Xavier looked down at his girl, anger for Colton still rising. He was just glad he decided to leave. The bastard almost got away with her he thought as he held her tighter for a second.

"It's over love" he said in a reassuring voice.

Aurora just hugged him thinking about how close that was. She was glad he was caught; she remembers Xavier in full rage. A shiver runs through her. Xavier phone pierces through the air. He answers it starting to stand.

"Please don't leave me" Aurora spoke but a mere whisper.

Xavier sank back into the bed as he spoke.

Aiden and Conan had returned after hearing from T.J. They awaited instruction from Xavier. Aurora was just glad he sat back down she curled up into his chest.

"I Want you to meet with T.J. Finish this" he said looking down at Aurora.

She pondered his words internally. Finish this, what did he mean? Was he handling Colton McDougal? The thoughts began to race inside her. Then one louder than the rest said. Why do you care? Colton deserves everything he get and more.

Aurora let that sink in her as she nestled Xavier Wolfe. Looking up to him she realised it wasn't about Colton at all. It was Xavier she cared for, who she didn't want to see tainted by this. If he was handling it than it was him who would hold this burden.

"You shouldn't be handling Colton, turn him over to the authorities" she spoke soft unsure how to feel.

"Do you know what the 'authorities' will do?" he questioned. Surprised she even knew about them to begin with.

"No to be honest I just assumed from my mystery books" she blushed under the pressure.

"Nothing, he is part of one of the two biggest crime families in this city. He owns someone in the system or multiple from my count." He speaks with obvious distaste. "He will walk. Be out on the streets in week, if that." He pulls Aurora closer. "The only way is if I handle it". He kisses her deeply.

Aurora basks in the feelings engulfing her body. A simple kiss from him and she is revving. She tries to focus on what he said. To stay on track, she pulls back. Looking Xavier over she merely states "okay". Not that she fully understands but she knows she does not want Colton to come after her again.

Xavier laid her down resting next to her. He wasn't worried about his men getting the job done. He knew this was the last time they would ever encounter Colton McDougal.